Top 10 Sci-Fi Heist Films You Must Watch

Description: This film involves a quest to save the universe, but it includes a heist-like sequence to retrieve the elemental stones, blending sci-fi with heist elements.

Fact: The film's unique visual style was heavily influenced by French comic books, particularly those by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

Description: A sophisticated art heist with elements of high-tech security systems and a cat-and-mouse game between the thief and the insurance investigator, adding a sci-fi twist to the classic heist formula.

Fact: The film was shot in New York City, and the famous chess scene was actually played by Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo, who learned the game for the movie.

Description: This film showcases a heist involving a priceless scepter, with a focus on the tension between old-school methods and new technology, making it a bridge between traditional heist films and sci-fi elements.

Fact: This was Robert De Niro's first film with Edward Norton, and they would later work together again in "Stone."

Description: While not a traditional heist film, the second installment of The Matrix trilogy features a significant heist-like sequence where the crew attempts to infiltrate the Matrix to save humanity.

Fact: The film introduced the concept of "bullet time" to mainstream audiences, revolutionizing action scenes in cinema. The highway chase scene took 12 weeks to shoot.

Description: Though not strictly sci-fi, the film's elaborate casino heist plan and the use of high-tech gadgets give it a futuristic feel, making it a fitting entry in this list.

Fact: The Bellagio, The Mirage, and The MGM Grand all allowed their casinos to be used for filming, with the condition that the film would not show any actual casino games being played.

Description: While not a traditional heist film, it features a sequence where Riddick and his allies infiltrate a prison planet, showcasing futuristic technology and heist-like planning.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a direct-to-video sequel to "Pitch Black" but was expanded into a theatrical release due to the popularity of the character Riddick.

Description: This film features a heist involving gold bullion and a daring escape using Mini Coopers, with a touch of high-tech gadgetry that gives it a sci-fi vibe.

Fact: The film's iconic Mini Cooper chase scene was shot in Los Angeles, not Italy, and required the use of 32 Mini Coopers for various stunts.

Description: In a dystopian future, clones are raised to serve as organ donors, but the film's climax involves a high-stakes escape, blending sci-fi with heist elements.

Fact: The film was inspired by several stories, including Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" and the 1979 film "Parts: The Clonus Horror."

Description: Inception takes the heist genre to a whole new level by delving into the subconscious. Here, the theft isn't of physical items but of ideas, making it a cerebral heist that challenges the very fabric of reality.

Fact: The film's dream-sharing technology was inspired by real-life experiments in lucid dreaming. Also, the spinning top used by Leonardo DiCaprio's character was actually his own personal totem.

Description: While primarily a sci-fi action film, Elysium features a heist to infiltrate a space station to access medical technology, showcasing futuristic heist tactics.

Fact: The film's title refers to the Elysian Fields, the final resting place of the heroic and virtuous in Greek mythology.